Kabaddi is a growing sport in South Korea.

South Korea national team is ranked 3rd in the world.

[citation needed] In 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, South Korea finished at 3rd place losing to Iran in the semi-finals.

South Korea was the only team to beat eventual winner India in the entire tournament.

[citation needed] South Korea was also invited to participate in 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters, being one of the top 4 Kabaddi nations in the world.